Why Investigate Other Gynecologic Cancers?
In order to better understand, prevent and treat ovarian cancer, scientists have begun to look beyond the ovaries — and their work has already led to important discoveries.

OCRA’s Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) is comprised of doctors and researchers who are well-known and well-respected experts in the field of gynecologic oncology. They review the proposals we receive for research funding — hundreds of letters of intent and grant applications from investigators all around the world who are determined and dedicated to finding a cure for ovarian cancer.
We posed the following question to our SAC, and below are their responses.
Learn more about who serves on OCRA’s Scientific Advisory Committee.
In order to better understand, prevent and treat ovarian cancer, scientists have begun to look beyond the ovaries — and their work has already led to important discoveries.
A thought-provoking exploration of how we can learn about ovarian cancer by expanding our knowledge of other gynecologic cancers, by Dr. David Huntsman, Professor at the University of British Columbia and the Canada Research Chair in Molecular and Genomic Pathology.
Learn more about cancers that affect the female reproductive system, including the ovaries, fallopian tubes, cervix, endometrium, peritoneum, uterus, vagina, and vulva.